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Cadwaladr's health. Could Frank Edwards write again to Cadwaladr? 'Is it any use trying to defeat this blundering Government? The only hope is that they will go on until they hang themselves with their own ropes'. Cadwaladr would welcome further letters from John Herbert Lewis.

The Education Bill does not contain a clause relating to the proportion between lay and clerical members among the managers of Voluntary Schools. It is possible for the Rector and his curates to make up two-thirds of the body.

Thanks for letter and visit to Orchill. Will consider what John Herbert Lewis has said about SS's retirement from public life.

Thanks for letter from Scotland. Cadwaladr's health. Frank Edwards and his wife have visited.

Thanks for letter and enclosure. The work undertaken by the Forward Movement is very difficult. Discusses the Education Bill.

J. P. Morgan is 'one of the most dangerous men to the British as a Nation that I know'. Is disappointed at the role assumed by the trade unions. Discusses the shipping industry.

Regrets John Herbert Lewis's inability to attend the meeting. The people from Blaenau would have been pleased to hear John Herbert Lewis - '...for next to their beloved Tom Ellis I think there is no member they listen to with such respect, past or present'.

Cadwaladr's health. Is looking forward to see John Herbert Lewis.

It is important to settle the question of representation. Smith could die at any time. Flintshire Liberal electors are anxious for John Herbert Lewis to represent them, and John Herbert Lewis's conditions are likely to be acceptable. Is anxious about the representation of the Boroughs which could easily fall to the Tories. Advocates 'a clear and definite understanding' that the Senior Member should be asked to represent the whole county if the Boroughs should be absorbed in the County. The candidate for the County [sic] must be 'acceptable to the labour party'; suggests Lever or Spicer. Local politicians are not anxious to stand.

Has had three conferences in Flintshire with his constituents: 'They were most kind. They all insisted on my remaining member whether I was able to attend Parliament or not!' No longer plans to retire in early 1903. Appreciates John Herbert Lewis's remarks about his book. 'The Liberal re-action is in full force all over the country, and it is not impossible that the Government may go to pieces before the end of the present Parliament'. Will not contest the constituency again.

The Central Board will be pleased at John Herbert Lewis's proposal to ask the Flintshire County Council to summon a conference of members of Local Education Authorities. The Swansea Authority has already given such an invitation, and he hopes it will be acceptable.

Much enjoyed the hour he spent at No. 65 North Side in 'the unsophisticated atmosphere of the dear children's chat'. Relates anecdotes of the children's behaviour. Has received a letter from Mrs Tom Ellis giving news of 'little Tom'.

Knows nothing of another round table conference. Lloyd George has asked Asaph not to publish the terms of the Chester Conference and wishes another meeting. The terms are unacceptable and St Davids is to blame for the failure - 'We mean to make it warm for him in this County where the Chairman of our Tory Council is on our side!'.

Has received a copy of the draft scheme. Is a supporter of 'the elastic character of the Flints' scheme'.

Cannot attend a meeting on 26 June. Today's newspaper has news of Mr Smith's resignation. It is fortunate that the Association will select the new candidate. Regrets this paragraph has appeared in the press.

Could John Herbert Lewis come down? Mr Smith's health has deteriorated and a general election is in sight. A successor to Smith should be chosen. Could John Herbert Lewis vacate the Boroughs to stand in the County? 'No doubt there is some wire pulling going on among our friends, and I am anxious lest any dissension should break out in the Liberal ranks'. A meeting of local Liberals is needed to discuss the Education Bill and the fiscal proposals. 'The Lead Industry as well as the Agricultural Interest have a sneaking fondness for Protection'. Hopes John Herbert Lewis will be able to help. 'Private'.

A meeting of the Association will be held on 25th June. 'I sincerely hope that the report will not precipitate the resignation of Mr Smith'. Has written to Smith expressing the hope that he will not resign.

Has written to Caeycoch[?] to organize a meeting to appoint a successor to Peter Edwards. Has received a letter from Flint. Encloses a circular letter to be sent out to the sub-agents. There are a number anxious to succeed Mr Smith; discusses the merits of the aspirants. Smith indicated at Christmas that he wished John Herbert Lewis to be his successor as MP for the county. The Rhyl Advertiser has named W. Llewelyn Williams as a candidate. Has written to Williams. 'You see there are the means of a mighty earthquake in the air & unless our friends contain themselves there will be an upheaval & a disruption of the party'. Plans to go to Flint tomorrow night 'to put matters straight'.

Has discussed with Herbert Gladstone the possibility of standing as a Liberal candidate in Wales. Had believed that John Herbert Lewis was anxious to succeed Smith in Flintshire. Gladstone has since stated that the Labour Party might want the seat. Would like to stand in Flintshire if John Herbert Lewis is no longer interested.